Helen Saul

1 month ago | nursingtimes.net | Tracy Long-Sutehall |Brendan Deeney |Helen Saul

A study assessed the potential for and opinions about eye donation in hospice and palliative care, making recommendations for facilitating these conversationsA mixed-methods study explored the potential for eye donations in hospices and palliative care. Researchers analysed the notes of 1,199 deceased people, discovering that almost half were eligible to donate their eyes but few had been approached to consider it.

2 months ago | nursingtimes.net | Eloise Radcliffe |Kinda Ibrahim |Samantha Cassidy |Helen Saul

Clearly defined roles, training and routine discussions with patients can help reduce polypharmacy. This could help people stop taking medicines that are not necessaryOne in three people aged ≥65 years take five or more medicines every day, but some of these may no longer be appropriate. Deprescribing is often safe in primary care, but can be challenging for clinicians.

Jan 22, 2024 | nursingtimes.net | James Van Oppen |Emma Wilkinson |Helen Saul |Sarita D'silva

ReferencesHansen TK et al (2021) Involving frail older patients in identifying outcome measures for transitional care – a feasibility study. Research Involvement and Engagement; 7: 1, 36. NHS England (2023) Delivery Plan for Recovering Urgent and Emergency Care Services. NHS England. Singler K et al (2011) Geriatrische Patienten in Notaufnahme und Intensivmedizin. Der Internist; 52: 8, 934-938.

Dec 14, 2023 | mediacatmagazine.co.uk | David Juul Ledstrup |Helen Saul |Steve Hastings |David Wethey

Well, it’s been quite the year. How does everyone feel it went? Good? Bad? Challenging? As an industry publication we found it interesting from a marketing point of view, and something of a mixed bag. Different approaches have been tried, from horror to humour to more long-form content, like entire songs created for adverts. It does feel like marketing is perhaps in an exciting a period of change. Maybe this is something we’ll quiz our network about in the new year, to get their thoughts.

Dec 6, 2023 | mediacatmagazine.co.uk | Helen Saul |Steve Hastings |Dan Dawson |David Juul Ledstrup

Last night, I was watching TV with my wife, when suddenly, she started laughing out loudShe brandished her phone at me to show the latest social post that had tickled her, saying: ‘You have to see this! It’s so funny.‘ It happens every night for us, a scenario that plays out daily in millions of households across the world.